Market Intelligence Report — TX-260

Lufkin, TX

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Ref. No: 2026-TX-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$280K
+0.0% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.30
+8.2% YoY

Active Inventory

313
-15.6% YoY

Median DOM

78 Days
+0.0% YoY

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The Lufkin, TX market is currently classified as Cooling, with a pending ratio of 0.30 indicating demand absorption is lagging supply. Despite this, active listings have contracted by 15.6% year-over-year, suggesting some inventory pressure.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Lufkin market right now.

Active listings have decreased by 15.6% over the past year, while new listings also saw a 13.6% year-over-year contraction. The median listing price remains stable year-over-year at $279,950, though it experienced a 3.1% month-over-month decline. The pending ratio showed an 8.2% increase year-over-year, but from a low base, the current 0.30 still reflects a market where the pace of sales is moderate relative to available inventory.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$280K-3.1% MoM

Active Inventory

313-15.6% YoY

Days on Market

78+0.0% YoY

Sold Score™

47+8.2% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

47
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

In the current Cooling environment, the pace of transactions is moderate, with a pending ratio of 0.30. While inventory levels have contracted, the rate of demand absorption suggests that properties may experience longer marketing periods. This dynamic may necessitate greater price discipline from sellers to align with prevailing buyer expectations.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price has declined by 4.8% year-over-year, exceeding the stable median listing price and the 2.8% year-over-year decline in median $/sqft, which could indicate some softening at higher price points.

Supply Dynamics

313 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 76 per month.

Pricing Pressure
18.9%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +0.1% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -2.8% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.30

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Cooling

Selling in Lufkin, TX? Inventory is down 16% from last year.

Buyers have leverage in Lufkin, TX. Homes that sell are the ones priced and presented for today's conditions, not last year's.

Buyer Demand Index
30%
Median Days on Market
78 days
Inventory YoY
−16%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Lufkin, TX
CBSA Code
31260
State
TX

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Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Lufkin?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Lufkin metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.30 with median days on market at 78.

  • Are home prices dropping in Lufkin?+

    Median listing price is $280K, +0.0% year over year. 18.9% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Lufkin?+

    The typical listing sits 78 days on market, a +0.0% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 76 per month.

  • What's happening in the Lufkin luxury market?+

    The average listing price has declined by 4.8% year-over-year, exceeding the stable median listing price and the 2.8% year-over-year decline in median $/sqft, which could indicate some softening at higher price points.

  • Where can I find a trusted Lufkin real estate expert?+

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Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 31260 · 36mo history